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by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 10, 2026
CHED urged to set benchmarks, timeline for 100% online classes
by Wilnard Bacelonia on April 10, 2026
A senator on Friday urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to establish clear benchmarks and a defined review timeline for the implementation of full online classes among higher education institutions (HEIs).... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on April 10, 2026
PBBM appoints new Tourism chief
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on April 10, 2026
In a statement, the PCO said Angara-Mathay is “a seasoned public servant with decades of experience in trade, investment, and international economic engagement.”... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
PH-US health cooperation to expand access to TB treatment
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the DOH reported that U.S. has turned over essential health commodities to the DOH as part of this health support initiative.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
Measles, rubella cases up 45%; vaccination of infants urged
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
Data from the DOH showed that 1,627 cases were recorded from Jan. 4 to March 21, significantly higher than the 1,121 cases reported during the same period last year.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
Youth groups, health advocates push for total vape ban
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
A public health advocacy group and over 60 youth organizations on Tuesday called for a comprehensive vape ban in the country to protect the younger generation from a growing "vapedemic."... Read full article
by Philippine News Agency on March 31, 2026
DAR condones P18.2-M agrarian debt of Mindoro farmers
by Philippine News Agency on March 31, 2026
Under the leadership of DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III, DAR Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) delivered a combination of land titles, multimillion peso debt relief and modern agricultural machinery.... Read full article
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 31, 2026
LTFRB says fuel aid rollout on track; P651M released so far
by Raymond Carl Dela Cruz on March 31, 2026
The subsidy release is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order to immediately release fuel subsidy for public utility vehicles (PUV) amid the ongoing national energy emergency caused by the conflict in the Middle East.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
PhilHealth enforces ‘No SPA, No Payment’ for self-paying members
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
In a news release on Monday, the state insurer said the digital system aims to ensure that contributions are accurately recorded and credited without delay, reducing common errors in manual payment processing.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
'Drowning' sensation while lying down may be symptom of heart failure
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
It is called orthopnea, when there is a need to use three or more pillows while lying down for easier breathing.... Read full article
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 30, 2026
NTF-ELCAC lauds CHR for condemning death of woman tagged by NPA as spy
by Priam Nepomuceno on March 30, 2026
He added that Anguit's killing is not an isolated incident, stressing that it reflects a disturbing and well-documented pattern of so-called “spy-tagging,” where civilians are accused without evidence and executed without due process.... Read full article
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